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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.11, 396.80 and 239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.11, 396.80 and 239.85 is: 358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.11 : 396.80 = 239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.11/396.80 = 239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.11x = 396.80 × 239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.11x = 95,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,171.28/265.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.99

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